The Kidney Cancer Association partnered with Moffitt Cancer Center to highlight stories of resilience and hope in the face of kidney cancer. Supported by the compassionate care and leading research innovation at Moffitt, people diagnosed with kidney cancer describe their journeys through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center where top research and care experts working together to revolutionize cancer treatment, elevate care, and save lives. These personal stories were captured at a recent KCA patient education symposium held August 15, 2025 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Learn more about the event and watch the presentations.
Dr. Patrick Hwu, CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, and Gretchen E. Vaughan, KCA President & CEO
David Hopkins
Wendy Parton
Dr. Brandon Manley
Terri McCoy
Peter Croes: Surviving Kidney Cancer Twice
One response to “Kidney Cancer Stories: Voices of Moffitt Cancer Center”
I have lost a sister with breast/bone cancer, three uncles and two aunts with cancers. My mother had bowel cancer and is a survivor. My remaining sister had breast cancer and is a survivor. Just two weeks ago I was told I had 80 percent chance of kidney cancer and needed a partial nephrectomy as less then 3 cm. Despite the above I am being encouraged to wait by others. I am going to have the surgery anyway. Your stories encouraged me to see that there is still hope for a normal future. Thank you.
I have lost a sister with breast/bone cancer, three uncles and two aunts with cancers. My mother had bowel cancer and is a survivor. My remaining sister had breast cancer and is a survivor. Just two weeks ago I was told I had 80 percent chance of kidney cancer and needed a partial nephrectomy as less then 3 cm. Despite the above I am being encouraged to wait by others. I am going to have the surgery anyway. Your stories encouraged me to see that there is still hope for a normal future. Thank you.